Overview
- The bill, registered as PL 13280-2025-PE, was filed on November 20 and now awaits congressional debate.
- The Executive seeks delegated authority for 60 days to legislate on citizen security, organized crime, responsible economic growth, and institutional strengthening.
- The formal request to First Vice President of Congress Fernando Rospigliosi asks that processing be treated as “very urgent” under Article 105 of the Constitution.
- President José Jerí announced the initiative on X, saying the powers would complement ongoing actions in the fight against delinquency while urging prompt debate and a vote.
- The explanatory memorandum cites an unprecedented security crisis marked by rising extortion, kidnappings, and contract killings, and warns of economic risks from social conflict, potential El Niño or La Niña conditions, and a difficult international backdrop.